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Exchange Rate Roulette
When you use credit cards abroad, you won’t know the real cost till later
August
1
1978
Stephen Birnbaum
Exchange Rate Roulette
Stephen Birnbaum
August
1
1978
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Travel
Exchange Rate Roulette
When you use credit cards abroad, you won’t know the real cost till later
August
1
1978
Stephen Birnbaum
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